Surrounded by majestic saguaro forests and dramatic mountain peaks, Tucson blends the beauty of the natural world with the excitement and amenities of a thriving city. Enjoy outdoor adventures, unique Southwestern cuisine, exploring the arts, and much more on your getaway in Tucson.
Vacation Packages
- Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Dec. 21 - Dec. 26
Central Tucson neighborhood glows nightly with LED lights and festive decorations for walkers, runners, and riders of hay wagons and trolleys. Open to autos Dec. 15, 17, 26. - El Nacimiento
Dec. 22 - Aug. 17
A traditional Mexican nativity scene glowing with tiny lights and showcasing hundreds of earthen figurines is exhibited year-round at La Casa Cordova, Tucson Museum of Art Historic Block. - Ansel Adams: A Legacy
Dec. 22 - Feb. 14
Tucson Museum of Art's tribute to famed landscape photographer Ansel Adams (1902-1984) includes a survey of more than 100 photographs at Tucson Museum of Art. - Menorah Exhibit at Jewish History Museum
Dec. 23 - Jan. 1
Tucson's Jewish History Museum, Arizona's first synagogue, hosts exhibit of menorahs of all sizes and shapes on loan from individuals throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona. - The Nutcracker
Dec. 24 - Dec. 27
Ballet Tucson presents the full-length holiday classic, a grand-scale production with swirling snowflakes, marching toy soldiers, giant mice, and candy confections at Tucson Music Hall, Dec. 24, 26-27. - Walking Tours of Historical Downtown Neighborhoods
Dec. 26 - Mar. 27
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum hosts walking tours of downtown Tucson historical districts (El Presidio, Warehouse Arts, Armory Park) on 2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays, December-March. - USTA Junior National Winter Tennis Championships
Dec. 27 - Jan. 1
Top-ranked junior champions compete in this prestigious invitational tournament sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at Randolph Tennis Center, Reid Park. - 31st Annual Copper Country Paint-O-Rama
Dec. 28 - Jan. 3
Arizona Paint Horse Club presents one of the country's largest American Paint Horse shows, with more than 500 horses and more than 2,500 handlers and various events at Pima County Fairgrounds. - New Year's Competition Powwow
Dec. 30 - Jan. 1
Powwow with American Indian dancers, drummers, and singers; art and craftworks and food vendors; children's activities; and Midnight Friendship Round Dance on Dec. 31 at Rillito Park Race Track. - Moveable Musical Feast: New Year's Eve at Arizona Inn
Dec. 31
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra rings in the new year with a sparkling New Year's Eve concert and intimate dinner event at the elegant Arizona Inn. - New Year's Eve Jazz Gala
Dec. 31 - Jan. 1
Tucson Jazz Society presents a music-dinner-and-dancing party with award-winning artists, all-night dancing, champagne toast and midnight balloon drop at J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort. - First Night Tucson: New Year's Eve Celebration
Dec. 31
Downtown Tucson Partnership presents an all-ages, alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration at multiple venues, with live music, movies, dining, and kids' activities, plus a midnight fireworks show. - New Year's Eve at Club Congress
Dec. 31
Celebrate New Year's Eve downtown at the historic Hotel Congress, with a Mambo party featuring Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta, the Jons, and the Club Optimista dance party. - A Stopped Clock: From Brahms to Bloomsbury
Jan. 3
Chamber Music Plus Southwest presents a musical and dramatic telling of the relationships of English composer, conductor, and suffragette Dame Ethel Smythe. Berger Performing Arts Center. - Tour de Cookie
Jan. 10
Trek Bicycles of Tucson presents a fun charity ride to benefit Tucson Kids' Try-athlon, for all ages and abilities, with 32-mile and 11-mile courses beginning at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park with stops at cookie stands along the way - Wings Over Willcox
Jan. 13 - Jan. 17
Nature enthusiasts from around the world attend seminars, tours, and presentations during a fun-filled weekend of birding pleasure for the novice, expert or curious. Willcox, Arizona. - Tucson Jewish Film Festival
Jan. 14 - Jan. 24
Annual film festival celebrating Jewish themes, filmmakers, and actors screened at the Tucson Jewish Community Center and other movie theaters in town. - Tucson Area Square Dance Festival
Jan. 14 - Jan. 17
Southern Arizona Callers and Cuers Association presents a square-dancing festival, with square dancers, round dancers and cloggers in open-to-the public performances at Tucson Convention Center. - Soccer Shootout 2010
Jan. 15 - Jan. 17
Tucson Association of Realtors presents a soccer extravaganza for U.S. Youth Soccer and Arizona Youth Soccer teams, which features Parade of Teams and Soccer Olympics at Fort Lowell Park. - Art Garfunkel Concert
Jan. 16
The Tucson Symphony Orchestra presents a concert featuring Art Garfunkel, who continues to mesmerize with his signature tenor voice and music at Tucson Music Hall. - Legally Blonde, The Musical
Jan. 19 - Jan. 24
Broadway in Tucson presents a smash hit musical of an underestimated blonde who doesn't take no for an answer, at Tucson Music Hall. - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom March
Jan. 19
A Freedom March commemorating the birth date of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating Dr. King's message of human rights. The march begins at the University of Arizona Mall and ends at Reid Park DeMeester Outdoor Performing Center. - [title of show] at Temple of Music & Art
Jan. 23 - Feb. 13
Arizona Theatre Company presents the Southwest U.S. regional premiere of the new [TITLE OF SHOW], the tuneful, tongue-in-cheek musical that wowed Broadway audiences and critics last fall, at Temple of Music and Art. - American Indian Exposition
Jan. 31 - Feb. 14
American Indian artists and artisans selling original art, craftworks, and native foods, along with weekend entertainment at Flamingo Hotel Ballroom. - 'La Boheme' by Arizona Opera
Feb. 5 - Feb. 6
Arizona Opera presents "La Boheme" by Giacomo Puccini, the passionate and moving tale of life among carefree 19th-century Bohemians who celebrate each moment despite poverty and illness.
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- The world’s largest event of its kind! The 2010 Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase—show listings, ground transportation options, FAQ and more.
- See the World’s Top 64 Golfers in Tucson February 15-21, 2010 during the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship.
- Major League Baseball warms up in Tucson. Catch all the excitement as the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies and other big league teams play in Tucson.
- Travel Channel's Adam Richman came to Tucson to shoot an episode of Man vs. Food!
- Come see why Lance Armstrong believes Tucson to be a cycling Mecca.
- American Style Magazine's readers selected Tucson as one of the 2009 Top 25 Arts Destinations in the United States!
- Business Week magazine and Next Generation Consulting listed Tucson as one of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids, and #16 on a list of Best Places to Live and Work for Young Professionals.
- Budget Travel Magazine named Tubac, Arizona as one of the 10 Coolest Small Towns in America!
- The August/September 2009 issue of Hispanic Magazine lists Tucson in the Top 10 Cities for Hispanics! Vamos a Tucson!
- Tucson on the cheap: have fun for next to nothing.
- Meet other travelers who share your interests and find recommendations at GoSeeArizona.com.
- Washington post lists Kitt Peak as top locale for stargazing.
- Come take a look at our YouTube Channel and watch videos about Tucson and it's fantastic attractions!
- Do you Tweet? Add Tucson Surprises as a Twitter friend and find out what is going on in Tucson!
- View this PDF of a great little Sunset Magazine article on what to do in Tucson.
- The fourth Saturday in October is National Make A Difference Day! See how the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau made a difference.
- Triathlete Magazine lists Tucson as the #1 place for Triathletes to live and train!
- Visit the beautiful Town of Oro Valley, one of "America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities."
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- Stone Canyon Club was listed in Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses 2009/10!
- Tucson’s Sonoran Desert is a Top 10 Stateside Safari!
- Enjoy Tucson's fantastic sights in a fun and unique way on a guided tour on a Segway—the world's only self-balancing personal transportation device.
- Every weekend, Tucson's downtown is bustling with family friendly activities.
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- TucsonSurprises: RT @azpublicmedia: Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Holiday Concert has been enjoyed by Tucsonans since 1939 and is Dec 24 at 8pm on KUAT 90.5 FM - Tweeted on Dec 22, 2009
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- TucsonSurprises: RT @PhoenixLive: Thu Dec 31 Mambo Congress: New Years Eve Feat Sergio Mendoza y LA Orkesta / Club Congress Tucson http://tinyurl.com/yfovlxx - Tweeted on Dec 22, 2009
- TucsonSurprises: RT @mowglicorrea: 2 thumbs up on the Moscow Ballet. Loved the costumes and Arabian couple. Way 2 go Fox Theatre bringing this 2 Tucson! - Tweeted on Dec 22, 2009
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- TucsonSurprises: RT @TucsonLive: Thu Dec 31 The Holy Rolling Empire with Golden Boots and Mostly Bears @ Plush Tucson http://tinyurl.com/ycjqqly - Tweeted on Dec 22, 2009
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